Boss Mustapha got away with it

Boss Mustapha got away with it

By Ochereome Nnanna Who is the Presidency?” Remember that arrogant retort which the disgraced former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, David Babachir Lawal, fired back at reporters when they informed him that his suspension had just been announced by the Presidency back in April 2017? To understand this question better you need to […]
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The disservice of Nigeria’s media to counter-insurgency war

The disservice of Nigeria’s media to counter-insurgency war

By Wale Adegoroye It has been keenly observed with disappointment that the Nigerian media have not been giving expected moral support to the troops of Nigerian Armed Forces since the unfortunate outbreak of counterinsurgency war in the North East. If the truth must be stated bluntly here, all sections of Nigeria media are guilty of […]

“Tonight is the Night” singer, Betty Wright dead

“Tonight is the Night” singer, Betty Wright dead

Ayo Onikoyi Bessie Regina Norris, better known as Betty Wright is dead. She passed on Sunday, May 10, aged 66 years. She was born December 21, 1953. ALSO READ: I’m the hottest Nigerian in 2020 – Ojayy Wright She was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and background vocalist, who rose to fame in […]

Don Jazzy, Falz trend with new song ‘Safe’

Don Jazzy, Falz trend with new song ‘Safe’

By Sylvester Kwentua Supreme Mavin Records Dynasty boss, Don Jazzy, also known as Don Baba Jay by his fans, is out with a new song titled ‘Safe’ featuring Falz the bhad guy. The song preaches about showing love to everybody, especially in this Covid-19 era. READ ALSO: Seven years on, actress Tope Osoba still crushes on […]

BREAKING: 67-year-old American woman slumps, dies in Delta hotel

BREAKING: 67-year-old American woman slumps, dies in Delta hotel

By Jimitota Onoyume An American woman has allegedly slumped and died in a hotel room in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, on Sunday, while with a young black man suspected to be her boyfriend. Confirming the development to the Vanguard on phone, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Onome Onowakpoyeya, said the […]

Covid-19: Kano’s first index case tests negative, discharged

Covid-19: Kano’s first index case tests negative, discharged

By Bashir Bello Strong information emerging has it that the first index case of Covid-19 in Kano state, former Ambassador Kabiru Rabi’u has tested negative and discharged from the isolation centre in the state. The news filtered around the ancient city of Kano on Sunday evening and a selfie picture of himself with one other […]

PDP condoles Gov. Tambuwal over patriarch’s death

PDP condoles Gov. Tambuwal over patriarch’s death

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on behalf of all members of the PDP, condoles with the Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum and Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal over the death of the Patriarch of the Tambuwal family, Sheikh Haruna Waziri Usman.

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu shuts Badagry hotel, night club for contravening safety guidelines

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu shuts Badagry hotel, night club for contravening safety guidelines

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government on Sunday, shut two facilities in Badagry West Local Council Development Area, LCDA of the state for contravening new guidelines issued by Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on operation of hotels, clubs and other entertainment outfits aimed at preventing further spread of COVID- 19 pandemic in the state. It was […]

Sokoto Land and Housing Commissioner, Gatawa, dead, buried

Sokoto Land and Housing Commissioner, Gatawa, dead, buried

Suleimqn Nasiru – Sokoto Sokoto State Commissioner for Land and Housing, Surajo Gatawa, who died earlier on Sunday, has been buried in accordance with Islamic rites. Mr Gatawa passed away in Sokoto on Sunday evening. An official statement by the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Muhammad Bello, said the commissioner passed on […]

UK extends virus lockdown until at least June 1 ―Boris Johnson

UK extends virus lockdown until at least June 1 ―Boris Johnson

Britain’s coronavirus lockdown will stay in place until at least June 1, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday, as he unveiled cautious plans to lift restrictions imposed seven weeks ago. “This is not the time simply to end the lockdown this week,” he said in a televised address but added that some primary school […]

Covid-19 is real, I’ve lost 2 friends – Lalong tells Nigerians

Covid-19 is real, I’ve lost 2 friends – Lalong tells Nigerians

As Covid-19 cases in Plateau State rise to 17, with one discharged, State Governor, Simon Lalong is asking citizens of the State not to panic, but to continue to strictly adhere to regulations put in place to contain the disease and curtail community spread.

Covid-19: Kaduna patients who fled now in isolation Centre

Covid-19: Kaduna patients who fled now in isolation Centre

Kaduna State Commissioner of Health, Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni has said that security agencies have successfully tracked down two Covid-19 positive persons who fled their homes shortly after they were notified of their test results.

COVID-19: Kaduna discharges 210 Almajiris after two weeks quarantine

COVID-19: Kaduna discharges 210 Almajiris after two weeks quarantine

By Ibrahim Hassan The Kaduna State Government has freed 210 Almajirai after completing their two weeks quarantine period in the state. They were among the 680 who were returned from neighbouring states because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hajiya Hafsat Baba, the commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, said the Almajirai had now tested negative […]

COVID-19: Stallion pledges 3-month free food, transportation for health workers

COVID-19: Stallion pledges 3-month free food, transportation for health workers

  By Theodore Opara Stallion Empowerment Initiative, SEI, has pledged free rice and fish, including transportation of health workers for three months to all hospitals dedicated to COVID-19 care in Nigeria. “About 89 state hospitals in Nigeria are already registered as a part of this programme. The selfless people in SEI working in the frontline […]